Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson

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…tree fruit season, but Jackson emphasized that late-season varieties are still delivering strong flavor and appearance. Beyond stone fruit, the company is also harvesting blueberries, citrus, nuts, and even working…

California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli

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…Paolilli noted, is engaging younger consumers who are experimenting with seltzers, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options. Many younger drinkers find wine intimidating and expensive, while others are simply less inclined…

Marlena Paolilli

Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry

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…events, allowing people to sample Cry Baby wines in a relaxed, approachable setting. “People want a connection,” Marlena says. “They want a story, they want to feel comfortable, and they…

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas

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…Syngenta will host trials in Woodland, California, focusing on watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. These trials will showcase both established and emerging varieties, while providing growers with the latest…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…his partners, the company continues to grow, adapt, and serve farmers, distributors, and consumers with the same commitment that started it all—hard work, integrity, and a passion for produce. Sponsored…

Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio

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…standards for energy projects on federal lands. Both developments, the hosts argued, mark important steps to limit California’s regulatory overreach. Nick Folio on Freight, Dairy, and Hay The centerpiece of…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…industry. Farmers can expect machines that deliver precision, efficiency, and comfort—whether managing row crops, or tending to the almonds, pistachios, grapes, and raisins that make up Midland Tractor’s primary customer…

California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol

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…remains a leader in quality and volume, imports are forcing farmers to rethink their strategies to stay competitive. He stressed the importance of strengthening relationships between growers, marketers, and policymakers…

Madera

Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell

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…in Water Management Matt Angell, a Madera County farmer and owner of a pump company, brings decades of experience at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and water management. In his…